You can renew a British passport at any time while it is still valid, or once it has expired. To avoid extra paperwork and documentation, ensure your passport does not expire for too long.
If your current passport is still valid or has only recently expired, you can follow the standard renewal process.
However, if your passport has been expired for a long time, the renewal process will be more similar to a first-time application. Although it’s technically a “British Passport Renewal” and not a “First-time Passport Application,” it will require additional steps due to the extended expiration period.
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You can use the standard replacement process if your passport is lost, stolen, or damaged but was still valid or only recently expired.
If your passport was lost, stolen, or damaged and has been expired for a long time, the replacement process will resemble a first-time application. Although it is a “Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Passport Replacement” rather than a “First-time Passport Application,” it will require additional steps due to the extended expiration period.
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A first-time passport application is for those who have never held a British passport. If you had a British passport that was issued or expired a long time ago, the process will be similar to a first-time application. However, it is still considered a “British Passport Renewal” because you have had a British passport previously.
For more information, select the scenario that applies to you if you have never had a British passport.
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U.K.ABROAD is an online legitimate and private British document services company assisting applicants worldwide who are living in the USA/ Mexico/ South America/ Carribean, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, Asia. U.K.ABROAD offers an independent service, not associated in any way with any government. You have the option to apply directly on the government website, however, our services exist to prevent the risk of possibly losing your government fees if your application is rejected or delayed for too long. View British Passport renewal requirements here.
